Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Africa, India, Southeast Asia
Types
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Sweet Tamarind, Australian tamarind, Manila tamarind, Velvet tamarind, Spanish Tamarind
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Yellow
Red, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Brown, Green
Dark Brown, Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Onion thrips, Root weevil, Soft scales, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Beetles, Birds, Scale Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Hives, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Glowing Skin, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Reduces ageing, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Antioxidants, Inflammation, Rheumatism, Skin Disorders, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Tamarindus indica
Tamarindus indica
Common Name
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
Tamarind tree, Tamarind
In Hindi
इमली का पेड़
इमली का पेड़
In German
Tamarinde
Tamarinde
In French
tamarinier
tamarinier
In Spanish
tamarindo
tamarindo
In Greek
δέντρο Tamarind
δέντρο Tamarind
In Portuguese
tamarindo
tamarindo
In Polish
drzewo tamaryndowca
drzewo tamaryndowca
In Latin
tamarind ligno
tamarind ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Tamarindus
Tamarindus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Tamarind tree and Tamarind tree
Season and care of Tamarind tree and Tamarind tree is important to know. While considering everything about Tamarind tree and Tamarind tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarind tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tamarind tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tamarind tree is Acidic and for Tamarind tree is Acidic.
Tamarind tree and Tamarind tree Physical Information
Tamarind tree and Tamarind tree physical information is very important for comparison. Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Tamarind tree height is 1,800.00 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Tamarind tree and Tamarind tree are as follows:
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Tamarind tree flower color: Red and Yellow
- Tamarind tree leaf color: Green
Care of Tamarind tree and Tamarind tree
Care of Tamarind tree and Tamarind tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tamarind tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tamarind tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.